Monthly Archives: February 2021


One Year After his Horrific Car Accident, Patrick Harrington QC Succeeds in Convicting Tomas Carney of Murder

Published: 05/02/2021 | News

In the first Trial since his horrendous car accident in January 2020, Patrick Harrington QC prosecuted Tomas Carney on the murder of pensioner Mr Phillips, his AA sponsor. On 11 January 2021, Mr Harrington QC opened his speech by telling the jury at Swansea Crown Court: “Ladies and gentlemen, this is murder. Tomas Carney deliberately […]

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Christopher Quinlan QC Extends his Independent Judicial Panel Chairman Role

Published: 05/02/2021 | News

World Rugby has announced the re-appointment of Christopher Quinlan QC as Independent Judicial Panel Chairman for another four-year term. https://www.world.rugby/news/607288/christopher-quinlan-extends-independent-judicial-panel-chairman-role

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Aidan O’Brien appointed as World Rugby Judicial Officer

Published: 03/02/2021 | News

Aidan O’Brien has been appointed as a judicial officer by World Rugby.  He will chair disciplinary hearings arising from international test matches.  Aidan also sits as a Judicial Chairman for the RFU, adjudicating on disciplinary and competition appeals arising from levels 1-4 of the game (Premiership, Championship and National Leagues 1 & 2).

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How to Assess Damages for Breaches under the GDPR : A Practical Guide

Published: 01/02/2021 | News

Valuations of claims for general damages for breaches of the GDPR are tricky, not least because of the absence of a large body of higher court authority. However, it is possible to discern through authorities the general approach adopted by the courts.  Summarised below by Huw Davies and Leonard Wigg of Farrar’s Building, are some […]

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